New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from March 27-April 2. As of April 2, Hochul has issued 11 executive orders in 2023 — five fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:
- Executive Order 5.19, where the governor continued the temporary suspension and modification of laws related to the disaster emergency involving Rikers Island Correctional Center.
Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of March 27-April 2, the nation’s governors issued 14 executive orders. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) issued the most with three. Governors in 38 states issued the fewest orders with zero. Democratic governors issued five of the 14 orders, while Republican governors issued nine.
